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So, I had this crazy idea to combine rubber volleyballs, beech wood, and, well, my floor. Yep, you read that right. I’m talking about a DIY project that turned into a bit of an adventure.

Getting Started

First, I gathered all my materials. This meant a trip to the sports store for some colorful rubber volleyballs – I went with a mix of bright colors, because why not? Then, I headed to the home improvement store for the beech wood. I chose beech because I liked the light color and it seemed pretty sturdy.

Prepping the Wood

The beech came in planks, so the first real step was measuring and cutting them to the size I needed for my little project area. I’m no carpenter, so this part took some serious concentration. I used a simple hand saw, to make sure I made the perfect fit for the wood, to create the base for the volleyballs.

The Volleyballs

Now for the fun part! I deflated the volleyballs completely. Then, I carefully cut them in half. This was a bit trickier than I expected – those things are tougher than they look! Once I had a pile of rubbery halves, I started arranging them on the wood planks.

I then grabbed the cut volleyballs and secured them using nails.

Putting it all Together

I laid down the wood planks on the floor, making sure they were nice and snug. Then, I carefully started attaching the volleyball halves to the wood. I used a strong adhesive – I didn’t want these things popping off! I pressed each half firmly onto the wood, making sure it was really stuck on there.

The Final Touches

Once all the volleyball halves were in place, I let the adhesive dry completely. This took a while, so patience was key. I checked to make sure everything, and I mean everything was secure, and did any necessary touch-ups.

The Result!

And that was pretty much that my project was finished. It is definitely unique, and a great conversation starter! The feel of rubber and wood is interesting.